One good thing is that I am still on track for my personal cycling challenge. I have ridden 24 days in a row now and covered just under 50 miles. Granted my average ride length is short, but the fact that I am actually getting out there on days that I surely would not have is the good news. I am getting to the point where it feels wrong if I haven't been on my bike on a given day. This is good! Now I need to start increasing the mileage. One problem has been the times I am riding and how they are not conducive to long rides due to the heat.
On the fitness front, I have been walking a little along with the riding, but its nothing to be proud of. Distances are very short. Unfortunately I haven't been in the water in a long time as well. Looking ahead to the next few months' schedules, I see very few opportunities to get into the water. Lack of training in this arena has caused me to rethink my plans for the fall. I have decided that I will not be doing Pumpkinman this fall. I hadn't realized how much moving to the southwest part of town would impact my training. When I lived on the east side, near Henderson, there were several pools within 10 minutes of the house. That is not the case, now.
Sure, I know if I really wanted to do it, I would find a way to make the training happen. That's just it, I am not motivated nor excited to do the event and therefore am not going to do it.
I have been looking for charity ride in the fall and I have one.
This ride supports the Special Olympics. From the website: "Pedal to the Medal offers something for riders of all levels and abilities with several route options and a free bicycle rodeo for both children and people with special needs.
Choose from a 25 mile, 50 mile or Century Ride. The 50 mile and Century rides include an optional timed hill climb up Mt. Potosi."
Get on your bikes and ride!
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